Zirconium Porcelain Veneers

Along with aesthetic expectations similar to natural teeth, attention has been paid to the aesthetics of the materials used in the mouth, especially in the anterior regions. New alternatives have been sought since metal-supported porcelains, which have been used for many years, cannot provide a natural appearance due to the lack of light permeability in the systems and cause allergic cases in the person from time to time, and cause graying of the gums over time.

Lamina Porcelain Veneers

Lamina veneers are very thin porcelains that can be applied especially on anterior teeth. Strengthening the physical properties of porcelain enabled them to be made much thinner. Today's dentistry emphasizes restorative procedures that require less tissue loss with a more conservative approach. Porcelain laminates are restorations that can be applied from dental tissue with little or often no preparation. The very good color permeability of the laminates, which are adhered using special adhesives, provides excellent aesthetic results.

Differences Between Porcelain Veneers and Zirconium Veneers

Porcelain dental veneer is in a structure that does not break easily and never loses its shine no matter how long it takes. It is metal supported, opaque. It can be preferred mostly in diastema problems in the anterior teeth, rotated and deformed teeth, tooth discoloration, broken or worn teeth. Zirconia tooth coating does not contain metal in its content. Zirconium is the closest application to the natural tooth in terms of aesthetics. They can be preferred in both anterior and posterior teeth. Zirconium coating has high tensile strength. It is also frequently preferred due to its aesthetic stance, texture harmony, durability and naturalness.

Differences Between Porcelain Veneers and Zirconium Veneers

Porcelain veneers are also known as metal-supported ceramic crowns. Therefore, metal bridges to support the ceramic are preferred in this technique. Porcelain coating offers both a dull and matte appearance as it reflects the appearance of the metal underneath. Since the underlying metal oxidizes over time, it also causes problems such as discoloration in the gums. Since the metal infrastructure is not compatible with the gingiva, after a while, the gingival margins open up and food accumulates in this part. It should be changed every 8-10 years. Zirconium is a semi-metal. It has light transmittance. It has a natural appearance as it directly reflects the color of the tooth. It has an extremely high compatibility with the gums and prevents the formation of food residues on the teeth. You will have teeth that you can use for many years. It is a slightly higher cost method than porcelain veneer.